FSA Parent Night Mater Palms Academy 6 th

FSA Parent Night Mater Palms Academy 6 th – 8 th Grade Presentation March 11, 2019

Agenda 1 What is the FSA? 2 Subjects and Grades Assessed 3 Test Timing 4 Test Designs and Sample Test Item Types 5 Statewide Science Assessment 6 No Electronic Device Reminder 7 8 What is MPA doing to support my child? How can I help my child at home?

What is the FSA? THE FSA IS AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE STUDENT MASTERY OF STANDARDS TAUGHT THAT INCLUDES MORE THAN JUST MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO RESPOND TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, AS WELL AS WRITE AND RESPOND IN MULTIPLE WAYS THAT ARE DIFFERENT THAN ON OTHER TRADITIONAL TESTS. THE FSA WILL PREPARE FLORIDA STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND IN LIFE BY EMPHASIZING ANALYTICAL THINKING. MEETS HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY FOR A VARIETY OF ACCOUNTABILITY PURPOSES. EMPHASIZING CRITICAL THINKING

Florida State Assessments 2018 -2019 Grades 4 -6 Paper Based Only FSA ELA Writing Component Grades 4 -6 on April 2 nd • 1 session, 120 minutes FSA ELA Reading Component Grades 4 -6 on May 2 nd & 3 rd • 160 minutes (2 – 80 minute sessions) 3 -5 • 170 minutes (2 – 85 minute sessions) 6 -8 • Tested over two days FSA Mathematics Grades 4 -6 on May 6 th & 7 th • 160 minutes (2 – 80 minute sessions) 3 -5 • 180 minutes (3 – 60 minute sessions) 6 -8 • Tested over two days NOTE: Students will be given short stretch/water/restroom breaks during sessions

Florida State Assessments 2018 -2019 Grades 7 -8 Computer Based Only FSA ELA Writing Component Grades 7 -8 on April 2 nd • 1 session, 120 minutes FSA ELA Reading Component Grades 7 -8 on May 13 th & 14 th • 170 minutes (2 – 85 minute sessions) 6 -8 • Tested over two days FSA Mathematics Grades 7 -8 on May 20 th & 21 st • 180 minutes (3 – 60 minute sessions) 6 -8 • Tested over two days Florida Statewide Science Assessment (FSSA) Grades 8 on May 9 th & 10 th • FCAT 2. 0 Science • 160 minutes (2 – 80 minute sessions) • Tested over two days NOTE: Students will be given short stretch/water/restroom breaks during sessions

Civics EOC 2018 -2019 Grades 7 -8 Computer Based Only May 7 th One 120 Minute Session The End of Course (EOC) is an assessment conducted in many states of the US by the State Board of Education. The purpose of the Civics test is to measure the knowledge acquired by students throughout the school year. 30% of your FINAL GRADE How to prepare for the Civics EOC Take good notes in class, and review them regularly. Review test questions given in class on a consistent basis. Visit : http: //socialsciences. dadeschools. net/pacingguides. asp At this website, students can review essential questions, benchmarks, practice tests, and vocabulary.

Algebra 1 EOC 2018 -2019 Grade 8 Computer Based Only May 16 th One 120 Minute Session Students must pass the FSA Algebra 1 EOC assessment for graduation purposes How to prepare for the Algebra 1 EOC Know when and where you are testing Eat breakfast (studies prove that if you are not hungry, you will score higher) Take a practice test https: //fsassessments. org/students-and-families/practice-tests/ Know what is on the test Diversify your studying (Not everyone learns the same way. Make sure you practice using a variety of resources. ) REST the night before and get plenty of sleep Double-check your answers before you submit the test Be positive, YOU CAN DO IT!

How the FSA is scored?

FSA ELA Writing April 1 st 2019 Students will be required to respond to an opinion OR informative writing prompt. The writing component will be paper based. Students will be expected to read several passages associated with the prompt. Then plan, write, revise and edit with in that 120 minute time period. Students must demonstrate the ability to pull evidence from the text to support their writing. The student will earn a score in three areas: Purpose, Focus, and Organization (4 points) Evidence and Elaboration (4 points) Conventions of Standard English (2 points)

FSA ELA Sample Writing Prompt The readings talked about clutter and being tidy. Write an essay in which you give your opinion: Is clutter sometimes okay, or should you always try to be neat? Use the information from the passages in your essay. Manage your time carefully so that you can: • read the passages; • plan your essay; • write your essay; and • revise and edit your essay. Be sure to include: • an introduction • support for your opinion using information from the passages; and • a conclusion that is related to your opinion. Your writing should be in the form of a well-organized, multiparagraph essay.

FSA ELA Reading Enhanced Item Types for English Language Arts Paper-Based Tests Test Design

Editing Task For editing items, students must choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage. • For each blank, they must fill in the bubble before the correct word or phrase.

Selectable Text Excerpted sentences from the text are presented in this item type. These items may have one or two parts. In a two-part selectable text item, Part A might ask the student to make an analysis or an inference, and Part B might require the student to select the text to support the answer in Part A.

Multi-select Items The student is directed to select a specific number of correct answers from among the options provided. These items are different from multiple-choice items, which prompt the student to select only one correct answer.

Multiple Choice Items For these items, the students must choose the best answer from the answer choices and fill in one bubble for the correct answer.

Evidence-Based Selected Response (EBSR) • In this two-part item, the student is directed to select the correct answers from Part A and Part B. Part A is multiple-choice Part B may be either multiple- choice or multi-select. Part A often asks the student to make an analysis or an inference, and Part B requires the student to use the text to support the answer they chose for Part A.

Table Match • This item type presents options in columns and rows. Options may include words, phrases, sentences, quotations, line/paragraph/passage numbers, or images. The student is directed to select a box that matches a correct option from a column with a correct option from a row. Typically, there is only one correct option per row or column, though the number of correct answers may vary.

Multimedia Enhanced content may include multimedia elements such as images, charts, graphics timelines, etc. Multimedia elements may appear within passages (stimuli) or test items. Any of the item types described above may be used to assess the multimedia content. Multimedia

FSA Mathematics Test Design Paper-Based Item Types – Mathematics

Multiple Choice The student is directed to select the one correct response from among four options

Multiple Select The student is directed to select all of the correct answers from among a number of options. These items are different from Multiple Choice items, which prompt the student to select only one correct answer. Multiselect

Editing Task Choice The student fills in a bubble to indicate the correct number, word, or phrase that should replace a blank or a highlighted number, word, or phrase.

Equation Editor The student fills in bubbles indicating numbers and mathematical symbols to create a response. Students respond in response grids in which they write their answer in the boxes at the top of the grid, then fill in the corresponding bubble underneath each box.

Matching Item This item type presents options in columns and rows. The student is directed to fill in a bubble that matches a correct option from a column with a correct option from a row.

Statewide Science Assessment Content th 5 Grade ONLY Categories FCAT Science 2. 0 8 th Grade Nature of Science 20% Earth and Space Physical Science Life Science 27% 26%

Sample Questions The Florida Statewide Science Assessments and sample questions and answers are based on the 2008 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

Electronic Device Reminder • No electronic devices permitted during testing • Students CANNOT have any electronic device (e. g. , cell phone, mp 3 player, game system, smart watch, headphones, etc. ) on them OR within arm’s reach even if they do not use them • Cause for immediate invalidation of test This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

What is MPA doing to support my child? Rigorous instructio n Targeted Assessment s Small group/targeted instruction Cross Curricular Integration Progress Monitoring Technology Programs: i. Ready Pushin/Pull-out Support

How can I help my child at home? Monitor homework/online learning use daily Monitor Iready and Reflex Math usage. READ with your child at least 30 minutes each day. Students can then use books to read at home to take tests at school using the Accelerated Reader (AR) program Ask your child questions about what they read and prompt them to think critically by using text-based evidence. Practice math fluency drills; Point out math opportunities in day to day real life scenarios Encourage your child to take advantage of optional practice homework assignments. Monitor homework/online learning use daily Monitor Iready, Prepworks and Edgenuity usage. READ with your child at least 30 minutes each day. Students can then use books to read at home to take tests at school using the Accelerated Reader (AR) program Ask your child questions about what they read and prompt them to think critically by using text-based evidence. Practice math fluency drills; Point out math opportunities in day to day real life scenarios Encourage your child to take advantage of optional practice homework assignments. Check out library books on content Communicate regularly with the teacher Taking advantage of conference opportunities with your child’s teacher

Preparing For Test Day Get a good night’s rest before each test day. Make sure students have eaten breakfast. FREE Breakfast is served each day from 7: 30 -8: 00. All Students-please leave all electronic devices at home Don’t forget eyeglasses, if applicable Bring a sweater or light jacket in case room is chilly Encourage your child to relax and do his/her very best on the test.

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